In Pictures: Russia marks 73rd anniversary of WWII victory
Russia displays military might
Russia marked the 73rd anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two with an annual parade in Moscow.
Russian servicemen march at Red Square during the Victory Day military parade. PHOTO: AFP
Russian Su-25 assault aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian flag while flying over Red Square. PHOTO: AFP
Russia's 2S-35 Coalition-SV self-propelled 152 mm howitzers. PHOTO: AFP
Russian servicemen march at Red Square during the Victory Day military parade. PHOTO: AFP
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu salutes as he takes part in the Victory Day parade. PHOTO: REUTERS
Russian Su-25 assault aircraft release smoke in the colours of the Russian flag while flying over Red Square. PHOTO: AFP
Russian Yars RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missile systems. PHOTO: AFP
Russian army MiG-29 jet fighters of the Strizhi (Swifts) and Su-30 jet fighters of the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) aerobatic teams fly in formation. PHOTO: REUTERS
Buk-M2 air defence missile systems parade through Red Square. PHOTO: AFP
Russian Ka-52 helicopters fly over Red Square during the Victory Day military parade. PHOTO: AFP
Tanks parade through Red Square. PHOTO: AFP